Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

A.Assist teacher in everyday routines as directed

• Function under the teacher’s supervision.
• Complete daily recordkeeping either verbally or in writing, as directed.
• Facilitate appropriate behavior management according to the student’s Individualized Behavior Management Plan or Behavior Support Plan and The Phoenix Center’s Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
• Assume bus, lunch, bathroom, and playground duty responsibility.
• Help setup classroom and get ready for the day: set up schedules and discuss any needed changes.
• Collect behavioral and academic data as needed and directed by the teacher.
• Work cooperatively with head paraprofessional in the classroom.
• Attend all related service sessions (OT/PT/SP). For counseling sessions, bring child and sit outside counseling room.
• Supervise the students at all times. Never leave assigned student alone.
BEngaging students in learning
• Follow through with teacher’s lesson plans based on pupil’s IEP.
• Develop and maintain effective interactions with all students.
• Encourage students to work independently.
• Provide assistance, when appropriate, to ensure that students stay on task.
• Run small student group activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide clear and concise directions to students.
• Use Standard American English in a clear and pleasant voice for instructional purposes.
• Effectively utilize the prompt hierarchy.
CPhysical parameters:
• Extended periods of standing/walking.
• Frequent need to lift/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent need to bend/squat/stoop when attending to students.
• Numerous trips (minimally twice a day) up and down the stairs.
• Cope with students’ unpredictable aggressive or playful behavior (i.e., hair pulling, unexpected hugs or jumping).
• Follows and applies the principles of The Phoenix Center’s policy on NonViolent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
BENEFITS
• Medical/Prescription coverage with CIGNA Open Access (in network only)
• Dental coverage with Delta Dental
• Vision coverage with EyeMed
• Health insurance may be waived with proof of existing coverage. Waiver rebate of $4,000 per year.
• Employer Paid Life and long term disability coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
• Life Services Toolkit
• Travel Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses.
PAID TIME OFF
• Sick days earned @1 per month (maximum of 11 per year). Rollover if not used.
• Personal days @ 3 per year (prorated based on hire date).
• One floating day per year.
RETIREMENT PLAN
• 403(b) plan managed by Empower Retirement
• Employees can contribute immediately(pretax or Roth)
• TPC contribution once per year after meeting plan qualifications
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• Eligible after 6 months of employment for a total of six college credits per year